Drying off........

[BokCh0y]

Originally posted by Uncle ben


Fabric softener will leave a residue on your paint.

Seriously? Thanks for the tip. Remind me to fire the wife!!!!

[rhiebert]

If the wax job is still good, water shouldn't stay on. Mine has Amsoil's Car Polish. I also use Amsoil's Miracle Wash which is an aresol spray that works real slick and easy. The water hardly sticks. Parked in the garage overnight, it's all dry by morning with hardly any marks, streaks etc. Just needs a quick buff in a few spots.
RH

[cycosis]

im telling u, vinegar works best for glass, jsut put soem in a spray bottle and guaranteed no streaks left regardless of what kind of towel you're using, however i wouldnt use it on your paint beign that it is an acid....

[Bonka]

Vinegar is safe on paint. It's great for removing waterspots.

[Buldog]

Originally posted by Bonka
Terrycloth towel.

I use straight hose water (no nozzle). After finished washing, I turn down the water flow to about 1/3 (little water pressure) and hose down the car. Gets rid of most water puddles on the car. I blot the excess with the towel (no back-and-forth motions). Works great.

Actually, I like the diaper cloth idea.

New to the forum and this is the best idea. I've tried it and it works, hardly any water left on the surface as it sheets most of it away. I use 100% cotton towels and cut the sewn part out. The less you rub the less swirls in the clear coat. Yep blot the surface.

[VIP_style]

I have always used sheepskin chamois. All I have to do is rinse it down and drag it across the car- it doesn't leave and circle marks because im not drying in a circular motion. If there are any remaining water spots I just spray on a little vinegar & water, then dry it off with some plain old cotton cloth. Works well for me!!

[Buldog]

The only problem with a chamois is that if there is a bit of dirt that gets caught under it, it will possibly scratch the clear coat.
The thick cotton towel or micro fibre gives a little more room for the dirt to get away from the surface. California blades have a similar effect, can drag dirt.